Materials

Materials

Description

Description

Maybe you know the power of Revit software’s Family Editor but you’ve avoided it or it has intimidated you until now. Wait no more. This hands-on lab will introduce you to the basics of Family Editor. Once you overcome your nerves, you’ll find that while Family Editor is extremely powerful, it can actually be great fun. In this short introduction to Family Editor, you will create a Revit component family complete with constraints and parameters. Don’t worry if you don’t know what a constraint or parameter is—we’ll cover that too. Whether you’ve never worked in Revit software before, or you’ve used Revit for a while but you’ve simply avoided Family Editor, this lab will teach you the basics of the editor in the most effective way possible—hands on. (The session uses architectural examples, but the concepts apply to the flavors of Revit software, including Revit LT software.)

Target Audience

Target Audience

Architects, building designers, manufacturers, and anyone who needs to create Revit family content

Speakers

Speakers

Paul F. Aubin is the author of many CAD and BIM book titles, including the widely acclaimed Renaissance Revit, the Aubin Academy titles, and dozens of Revit software video training titles for lynda.com. Paul is an independent architectural consultant who travels internationally to provide Revit software implementation, training, content creation, and support services. Paul’s involvement in the architectural profession spans over 25 years, with experience that includes design, production, CAD management, coaching, and training. He has been a top-rated speaker at Autodesk University and the Revit Technology Conference (RTC), and he has been a national speaker at the BIM workshops for many years. His diverse experience in architectural firms, as a CAD manager, and as an educator gives his writing and his classroom instruction a fresh and credible focus. Based in Chicago, Paul is an Autodesk Expert Elite, an Autodesk Certified Professional, and an associate member of the AIA.

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